Wednesday, February 27, 2013

I've been under the weather this week, but I managed to do some mindless sewing therapy tonight

Mindless because I actually laid this out a few days ago, so it was all ready to go. I used Cuzco and Simply Color mini charms for the patchwork, and an older Denyse Schmidt for the outside. I lined this with a fusible that seems to be almost vinyl on one side and that added a bit of structure to the basket.

I have sewn down the corner tabs since taking these pictures. You can see they are still a little loose here. It felt good to get something done in spite of having a slow week. Hope you are having a good week too!

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Hiya! I'm easing back into blogging with some pictures from around town. Here's what it looks like in the shop windows in Östersund, Sweden. I hope you enjoy the little tour and feel as inspired as I do to with a change of scenery!

Where to store the Wasa Crisps and Coffee

Stuffies and Woven Plastic Rugs - I love this store!

Merimekko Banners in Östersund

Springy Merimekko in Östersund I think The coffee cups are my favorite, but the towels last FOREVER! Really nice quality of textile. We have some home that are from the 1970's that still hold their color...

Thursday, February 21, 2013

I hereby mark that I have been absent without leave for a bit too long for comfort! With this pin, I mark my intention to add those pictures later of some happy mail I received, both quilt-wise and fabric-wise, and some photos of fabulous shop windows around Östersund. (the above picture is from a shop window in Seoul, Korea, with some inspiring textiles and crafts!)

Hope everyone is sewing and creating happily, and keeping those midwinter colds at bay!

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I'm an American living in Sweden. I love sewing and quilting, and anything fabric-related, except for mending knees! I love to take pictures, especially of nature, barns, and quilts. Winters are dark here, so Swedish Scrapper is a blend of all I can scrape together to make the days pretty for my family and me. It's a humble contribution, but making things lovely is really what makes me tick!